Listaspor

Listaspor is a term that appears in a small number of online glossaries and informal discussions to refer to spores in some kinds of fungi or algae. It is not an officially recognized taxonomic term, and it is not listed in major databases such as Index Fungorum or AlgaeBase. In the limited sources that mention it, listaspor is described as a descriptive label for spores that may occur in linear or row-like arrangements along hyphae or conidiophores, but there is no standardized morphological definition or diagnostic criteria.

There is no consensus on its precise meaning, and usage varies between authors. Because it lacks formal description, listaspor has no type specimen, no approved taxonomy, and no circumscribed higher taxon. As a result, it is not suitable for formal identification or comparison with established spore types such as conidia, zoospores, or sporangiospores.

If listaspor is encountered in literature, readers should treat it as informal terminology and consult more widely accepted terms and definitions, or verify with the original author for clarification. The term’s rarity and lack of standardization have limited its adoption in mainstream mycology, phycology, or microbiology.